Seal, Differential: Installation: AWD

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Clean the seal bore with suitable shop towel. Inspect the seal bore for scratches or other defects that may cause fluid leaks. If all sealing surfaces are smooth and defect free, install a NEW seal.

Apply transmission assembly lube on the seal lip and inside the tension spring cavity on the inside of the seal.
Insert the NEW seal into the into the bore in the transaxle housing around the output shaft.

Fig 1: Installing Differential Seal
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Using tool (special tool #C-3972-A, Installer, Seal) and (special tool #C-4171, Driver Handle, Universal) drive the seal in the bore until it is fully seated.
Install the PTU unit.
Verify that the transaxle and PTU is properly filled with specified fluid.
Road test vehicle to verify the repair.